Good Supervisors Don’t Know Everything

Added: 2026-06-08

[00:00:00]And honestly, I worry more about the people who are completely certain they're ready to become a supervisor than the people who are thoughtfully questioning it because really good supervisors usually understand the weight of the role. Being a strong clinician does not automatically make someone a strong supervisor.

[00:00:20]Supervision really requires leadership, emotional regulation, teaching, ethics, systems awareness, conflict navigation, feedback skills, and the ability to tolerate uncertainty without spiraling into existential dread. You're not just helping someone treat clients, you're shaping how another clinician thinks, and that really matters.

[00:00:50]You're probably ready to begin supervising when number one, you can tolerate not knowing everything.

[00:00:58]You can give feedback without needing control.

[00:01:02]You can remain regulated when supervises struggle and you can understand supervision is developmental and not performative.

[00:01:12]You do not need to be perfect, but you do need humility, reflection, and a willingness to continue learning.